2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1023000379 MD
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PEDRO TORRES, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
579
Medicare Part D claims · 338 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PEDRO TORRES, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 579 claims across 338 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PEDRO TORRES, MD filed 579 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

PEDRO TORRES, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PEDRO TORRES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1023000379

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

579 195% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Texas

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

PEDRO TORRES, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1023000379. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

PEDRO TORRES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3301 S ALAMEDA ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411, with a listed phone of (361) 888-8401. NPI 1023000379 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TORRES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 579 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 338 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3301 S ALAMEDA ST
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411

Provider Details

NPI 1023000379
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PEDRO TORRES, MD. To verify PEDRO TORRES, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PEDRO TORRES, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 579 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

579
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
338
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
609
Total Day Supply
6,043
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$21K
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
48 (8.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.40
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 36, 65-74: 192, 75-84: 99, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Hydrocortisone
67
Dicyclomine Hcl
43
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
41
Linzess
Linaclotide
28
Triamcinolone Acetonide
25
Lidocaine
23
Gavilyte-C
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How PEDRO TORRES, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

PEDRO TORRES, MD's 579 claims are above the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TORRES.

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PEDRO TORRES, MD's specialty?
PEDRO TORRES, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does PEDRO TORRES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PEDRO TORRES, MD wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 338 beneficiaries.
Where is PEDRO TORRES, MD located?
PEDRO TORRES, MD is located at 3301 S ALAMEDA ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411. Phone: (361) 888-8401.
What is PEDRO TORRES, MD's NPI number?
PEDRO TORRES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023000379, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does PEDRO TORRES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PEDRO TORRES, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $21K in brand drug costs.
Does PEDRO TORRES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, PEDRO TORRES, MD had 48 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.3%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PEDRO TORRES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PEDRO TORRES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocortisone, Dicyclomine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PEDRO TORRES, MD accept Medicare?
PEDRO TORRES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 579 Part D claims and 338 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PEDRO TORRES, MD's credentials?
PEDRO TORRES, MD's NPI is 1023000379 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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